Alright, let’s face it... Christians today are pretty gullible. Most of us will believe anyone who’s fluent in Christianese. Of course, it doesn’t help that most believers simply don’t read the Bible. And many pastors are too busy "inspiring" others instead of actually teaching it. But that’s why I wrote this … [Read more...]
5 Things Jesus Did That the Modern Church Is Terrible At (And How We Can Fix Each)
Fully divine and fully human. That combination makes Jesus Christ the most significant Person in history (John 1:14). Jesus’ work on the cross and subsequent resurrection proved He was much more than a moral teacher. He not only gave the perfect example of how God wants us to live, but He also accomplished what we could … [Read more...]
The Biblical View of Homosexuality (And How It Points Us All to the Good News)
I’ve avoided writing this one for quite some time. Homosexuality is just one of those touchy subjects many Christians like myself don’t like to address. Sure, you can label our hesitance here as simple cowardice, but the reality is that this topic often puts us in lose-lose situations. If we stick to sound biblical … [Read more...]
Remembering God’s Love: 5 Personal Stories of God’s Providence That Inspire Me Each Day
So it’s no secret that I’ve been in a slump lately. I haven’t posted here in over two months, and that’s not like me. What makes matters worse is that the whole world is recovering from its own slump in ways I haven’t proved capable. COVID’s being left in the past, restrictions worldwide are loosening, and life in general … [Read more...]
Seeds Before Fruit: Explaining the Necessity of Regeneration and the Priority of the Gospel
One of the telltale signs of biblical ignorance is over-spiritualizing the Bible. We humans have a hard time admitting our faults, so when we face an experience we don’t understand, it’s quickly labeled as luck, destiny, or some spiritual phenomenon. It’s all a mystery that can’t be learned or studied. And who are we to … [Read more...]
Remember the Root Cause (Thoughts on Racism, Injustice, and the Current State of America)
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper (Rom. 1:28 NASB) I have to admit, I’m pretty sad right now. I may be a borderline hermit but I don’t live under a rock, so I’ve seen all the division that’s become so common … [Read more...]
Explaining God’s Sovereignty in Salvation (Why Spreading the Gospel is Always 100% Effective)
Destiny. That is the world’s most mysterious concept. Does destiny really exist? Is it possible for us to know it? And do our actions even matter at all? Numerous books, movies, and songs have explored those questions. People like having control of their lives, so the idea of a predetermined fate is met with anger … [Read more...]
5 Lessons I Learned From Christian Schools That Prepared Me for Life Today
I attended Christian schools until I was basically a teenager. My family moved a lot when I was younger, so I went to three Christian schools in three American states. I didn’t leave for public school until junior high. And to be honest, I was more than ready to go by then. That’s not to say my experience was a bad one … [Read more...]
Nothing Is Guaranteed (Quick Thoughts From the COVID-19 Era)
This coronavirus, man. This thing is something else. One day I’m writing at the library before a Celtics game, then the next I’m self-isolating due to a global pandemic. I’ve never seen anything like this. Ebola and swine flu are two recent comparisons, but neither of those was this contagious. And that’s not to mention … [Read more...]
The Practical Importance of Theology: Why Biblical Doctrine Isn’t Just for Old White Men
“What is truth?” That’s the question a Roman governor asked a Jewish man 2,000 years ago. And it’s the question I asked myself while sitting alone in a church pew. Like the Roman governor, I too stared truth in the face; but at that point, I didn’t recognize it. I was 20 years old then—14 years a believer. I grew up in … [Read more...]
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